High Priority HIV and Substance Use Research
National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
$3 million total funding over FY 2025, 2026, and 2027
Individual awards not to exceed $1.5 million per year
Maximum project period of 5 years
Support high priority research at the intersection of HIV and substance use
Encourage innovative research projects that lead to new avenues for prevention, treatment, and cure of HIV among people who use addictive substances
Research teams of 3 to 6 PD/PIs
Individuals living with HIV and substance use disorders
Addresses basic science, epidemiologic, clinical, intervention, and implementation research related to HIV in people with substance use
Federal funding from NIH
Grant funding mechanism
Targets a critical intersection of public health issues: HIV and substance use
Recurring funding opportunity with specific application deadlines
Higher Education Institutions
Nonprofits
For-Profit Organizations
Local, State, and Federal Governments
Indian/Native American Tribal Governments
Faith-based or Community-based Organizations
Research teams must consist of 3 to 6 PD/PIs with distinct expertise
Research must be conducted within the United States
Not specified
HIV prevention, treatment, and care among people who use addictive substances
Transformative outcomes within the 5-year award period
Interdisciplinary collaboration required
Individual award budgets not to exceed $1.5 million per fiscal year
Application due date: February 11, 2027
Must comply with NIH Grants Policy Statement
Team Management Plan
Timeline and Benchmarks for Success
Organization Chart
Infrastructure, partnerships and collaborations table